Pearls of wisdom for the new ref.

[Mark Padgett]

Oh yeah - don't forget to ask the coaches if they want to buy foul insurance.

[kiwiref]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Oh yeah - don't forget to ask the coaches if they want to buy foul insurance.

This is the best one, by a long shot. Can we get quotes? Also, any discount for those taking multiple policies?

[dave30]

Fun is most important to me too. If your idea of fun is refereeing the best athletes and getting to the college level then you should work towards that goal. If you are happy working 7th grade games, then be the best 7th grade ref you can be and keep it fun. If you are used to working high level high school or college ball and you get stuck doing a 5th grade BCI or AAU game, give a good effort and make it fun for the kids. You are there for the kids, not their parents or coaches. Get the kids on your side, show them you are not the enemy, that you are there for them to enforce rules and keep it as fair as you know how and it will all work out in the end. Kids get mad, but they sure seem to get over it a lot quicker!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by kiwiref

This is the best one, by a long shot. Can we get quotes? Also, any discount for those taking multiple policies?

Usually, the policies don't cover pre-existing conditions, like the coach being an absolute jackass.